Elise D. Machrone*University of Washington, Seattle, WA ______________________________________________________________________________ ABSTRACT Do you love having a cafè-au-lait to start your day? While so many of us indulge in the creamy mixture of milk and espresso, the general public is unaware of the de-caffeinated, dermatological connotations of this word. This article will share my personal experience with cafè-au-lait spots and reveal the complexities of this skin condition that can indicate a much more serious disease called neurofibromatosis. So, let’s remove the caffeine —for now— and talk about skin. ______________________________________________________________________________ When I was ten years old my observant pediatrician noticed freckles in one of my armpits suddenly making an appearance to complement my previously … Continue reading →